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Missouri groups fight anti-equality bills

February 17, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - "The Republicans want to undermine and turn back the clock on equal rights," state Rep. Karla May told activists and reporters as they packed into a state Capitol hearing room.

Illinois legalizes civil unions

February 1, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

With a landmark bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn Monday, same-sex couples will, for the first time in Illinois history, share many of the legal protections that are now granted to married couples.

Coyotes in the city: lessons for 2011

December 23, 2010 By PW Editorial Board

As we look ahead to the new year, coyotes wandering around Chicago offer some lessons to keep in mind.

A tale of two struggles

December 21, 2010 By PW Editorial Board

The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the close vote on the DREAM Act are milestones in the continuing struggle to expand democracy and equality in America.

GOP blocks jobless aid, vows to kill all Dem-backed bills

December 1, 2010 By John Wojcik

Millions of Americans are almost certain to lose their unemployment checks this month after Congress failed to extend benefits by the Nov. 30 deadline.